1. On April 22 around 8:30 p.m. police responded to a call of graffiti at a park in the 13200 block of South 48th Street. Unknown suspects, two adult males between the ages of 20 and 25, were seen spraying paint in the park. An officer located the pavilion and found a can of black spray paint, which was impounded for evidence and DNA analysis.

It happened about two months ago.

Long before Hostess Brands’ plan to shut down made Twinkies the rage, Nancy Peppin found something special about the cream-filled snack cakes.

Kid to Kid

Editor’s note: The Ahwatukee Foothills News is proud to share with our readers this weekly consumer advocacy column from ABC15 Investigator Joe Ducey. Beginning today, you can find it regularly in print, online at Ahwatukee.com, or on our “AFNNews” mobile app (available for download now at Ahwatukee.com/onthego).

Local rock band Lost Frequency is missing a member.

Q: What should I do to get rid of personal information on my smartphone before I sell it? — M.

For many college kids, the dorms are home for all four years, and they’re happy campers. But for many others, the opportunity to move off-campus, into an apartment or house, is a welcome lifestyle change.

Q: Dear Debt Adviser: I have so much debt that I have to juggle among my income, payday loans and taking what I put in my 401(k) each month to pay my bills. I am not behind, but I’m sick of juggling. Is bankruptcy my best option, or is there something else I can do? — William

Fancy the thought of bringing your beloved family pet to Fourth of July festivities like barbecue’s, firework displays or block parties?

Fancy the thought of bringing your beloved family pet to Fourth of July festivities like barbecue’s, firework displays or block parties?

Addicted as we are to our online life and our mobile devices, it’s no surprise that a growing number of cybercriminals are lurking out there with us.

Addicted as we are to our online life and our mobile devices, it’s no surprise that a growing number of cybercriminals are lurking out there with us.

Who's got the oldest car in Arizona?

Yes, it's only October, and I'm as disturbed as you to see Santa Claus next to the Halloween candy on store shelves (lay off the Reese's Pieces, St. Nick). But the holiday season is just two months away. I'm sorry to bring it up, but it's time to figure out your holiday gift-giving and merriment budget.

Yes, it's only October, and I'm as disturbed as you to see Santa Claus next to the Halloween candy on store shelves (lay off the Reese's Pieces, St. Nick). But the holiday season is just two months away. I'm sorry to bring it up, but it's time to figure out your holiday gift-giving and merriment budget.

Yes, it's only October, and I'm as disturbed as you to see Santa Claus next to the Halloween candy on store shelves (lay off the Reese's Pieces, St. Nick). But the holiday season is just two months away. I'm sorry to bring it up, but it's time to figure out your holiday gift-giving and merriment budget.

Drastic budget cuts made in 2009 continue to affect Phoenix families in the struggle to find employment.

Drastic budget cuts made in 2009 continue to affect Phoenix families in the struggle to find employment.

The first red flag was the man’s name: Ricky Martin.

Here we go again! State budget cuts could lead to more tuition increases for college students. Arizona's three public universities are proposing tuition hikes of approximately 15 percent for next year. The recommendations were made to the Arizona Board of Regents, which plans a hearing on the proposed hikes March 28. Families are wondering if they can afford to send their children to our state colleges. What can you do?

Here we go again! State budget cuts could lead to more tuition increases for college students. Arizona's three public universities are proposing tuition hikes of approximately 15 percent for next year. The recommendations were made to the Arizona Board of Regents, which plans a hearing on the proposed hikes March 28. Families are wondering if they can afford to send their children to our state colleges. What can you do?

Q: Now that Verizon is getting the iPhone, is it worth switching from my AT&T iPhone? - Todd

Since the dawn of time (or at least the beginning of having enough food to get fat) we've wanted a quick way to lose weight. Desperate for something easy, we'll even suppress our usual skepticism.